Two months ago, around the end of September, I wondered if we were going to witness the glorious Autumn colors that we have seen in other years. If the amount of light and rainfall has been just right, the display will be eye-popping. This year didn't start out looking so promising, but it gradually turned …
Autumn is advancing: November 11, 2015
The pictures on this gallery demonstrate how quickly Autumn is advancing. Sadly, the brilliant fall colors are losing their luster. Winter is coming, but that doesn't mean trail walking is over for the year. As long as you dress for it, you can still enjoy being outdoors, so get out your winter garb because we are going to …
A Fabulous Friday Face and more fall photos
Let's start with the Fabulous Friday Face. I was snapping photos in the Rhododendron Garden when Gail came down the trail. "She would be a great Friday Face," I thought to myself, and I was right. We were both enjoying a walk in the Arboretum on one of those rare November days that you wish …
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Fabulous Friday Face: Bob
I encountered this week's Fabulous Friday Face when I made my fourth climb to the top of the Emergent Tower at Holden Arboretum on Thursday. I should have posted it on Friday, so I am a day late. Where does the time go anyway? There's always a volunteer on duty at the top of the Tower, …
Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve
Hello fellow trail walkers. Are you up for a visit to a unique place today? I hope so because I'm heading for Headlands Dunes State Nature Preserve, and I'm inviting you to tag along. It's not really cold today, but a heavy sweater or jacket would be a good idea because we're going to the beach, and …
Lake Erie and the Bluffs
For a few hours this afternoon I set aside the urgency of updating my blog before the blogging 201 class ends, and took a short photo walk at Lake Erie Bluffs to capture a few pictures of the beautiful fall day. I'm glad I did. There aren't many days more beautiful than this one. Trail Walker
SEEN ALONG THE TRAIL 